Play Demon's World / Horror Story Online

Demon's World, also known as Horror Story, is a 1989 arcade game developed by Toaplan. It arrived during a period when side-scrolling action games were common in arcades, often emphasizing straightforward run-and-gun mechanics with a horror or fantasy theme. The game doesn't try to reinvent the wheel, but it offers a solid, moody experience typical of its time.

You control a soldier armed with a flamethrower, moving screen by screen through a monster-infested mansion. Your goal is to survive each area, clearing enemies like zombies, bats, and other creatures that approach from both sides. The flamethrower has limited ammo, so you need to collect power-ups and manage your shots carefully. The pacing is tense; enemies respawn if you linger, pushing you to keep moving. It feels like a constant scramble to stay alive as threats close in from all directions.